Arts and Entertainment

Tribute or imitation?

Charles LeslieScott Griggs Get The Led Out, set to perform at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College on…

September 11, 2024

Method in the madness: Merely saving Shakespeare

Matt Bodo What would our world look like without William Shakespeare? Granted, there’s the relief of thousands of students in…

September 11, 2024

Tri-Cities

A taste of Sundance in the Four Corners

festival features new indie films and one vintage classic

September 8, 2024

Gallery

Photos: It’s about to get creative in Ignacio

Dancing Spirits Center for the Arts in Ignacio nears its grand opening

September 7, 2024

Arts and Entertainment

Celebrate art and community at 30th annual Durango Autumn Arts Festival

Jason Lythgoe September is something truly special in Durango … arts month! Get ready to immerse yourself in creativity and…

September 4, 2024

Arts and Entertainment

Free Life-Long Learning series begins Sept. 5

Lewis College offers variety of Thursday presentations

August 28, 2024

Local News

Colorado Theater Teacher of Year Sandner talks about early years, Cortez’s support

Montezuma-Cortez director is nominated by teacher, district members

August 21, 2024

Arts and Entertainment

Southwest Roundtable presents sixth season of free September programs

Programs and crafts for everyone will be hosted by Animas Museum and La Plata County Historical Society on Sept. 21.…

August 14, 2024

Arts and Entertainment

From fields to theaters: ‘We’re still wired for the real thing’

The Community Concert Hall has a packed 2024-25 schedule. (Courtesy) Since the start of summer, more than 100 performances have…

August 7, 2024

Arts and Entertainment

Aerosmith retires from touring, citing permanent damage to Steven Tyler’s voice last year

Steven Tyler of Aerosmith performs during night one of their “Peace Out: The Farewell Tour” on Sept. 2 at Wells…

August 3, 2024

Community

Merely Players season tickets now on sale

Merely Players is now selling tickets for its 2024-25 theater season. The show lineup includes: A sparkling ode to Shakespeare’s…

August 2, 2024

Arts and Entertainment

Durango Arts Center: A summer of vibrant arts and exciting events

Jason Lythgoe This July, the Durango Arts Center was abuzz with the thrilling stage production of “I Hate Hamlet.” Audiences…

August 1, 2024

Arts and Entertainment

Community thrives onstage: The joy of collective storytelling

Beth Miller Oscar Wilde deemed theater the greatest of all art forms, stating it as “the most immediate way in…

July 17, 2024

Arts and Entertainment

Applying concept of cross-training to live entertainment

Charles LeslieScott Griggs In the working world, we often hear about the importance of “cross-training.” Some define cross-training as learning…

July 10, 2024

Community

Bar-D Wranglers’ Gary Cook performs following triple bypass surgery in June

Gary Cook (second from left) performs with the other members of the Bar-D Wranglers mere weeks after a triple bypass…

July 6, 2024

Gallery

Photos and video: Going for the gold by devouring pies

Contestants try their best to win the Oscar’s Pie Eating Contest on Friday in Durango

July 5, 2024

Arts and Entertainment

Discover July’s artful delights: Exhibits, classes, shows and local talent galore

Jason Lythgoe As we melt in the heart of summer, Durango Arts Center invites you to immerse yourselves in a…

July 3, 2024

New Mexico

Netflix $2B expansion in New Mexico will get hundreds of millions in tax breaks

Netflix has produced 12 film and television projects in New Mexico since 2019

July 2, 2024

Tri-Cities

The Jeff Solon Swing’n Big Band to perform at Aztec Museum and Pioneer Village

Solon carries on Rollie Rustad classic jazz tradition, which was conceived in Durango

June 29, 2024

Local News

Olympics-themed Burro Fest draws a crowd to Mancos

than 1,000 turn out for burros, arts, music and food

June 16, 2024

Arts and Entertainment

The audience: You are half the show

Backstage Pass Concert Series featured Anthony D’Amato and Thom Chacon. (Courtesy of the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College)…

June 8, 2024

Arts and Entertainment

Cellists to perform free concert

A free cello choir concert will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 East Third…

June 6, 2024

Columnists

Durango Arts Center: A spectacular May and exciting June ahead

Jason Lythgoe Durango Arts Center is abuzz with artistic energy as we transition from an eventful May into an even…

June 5, 2024

Arts and Entertainment

Merely Players announces open auditions

Merely Players will hold open auditions for “The Book of Will,” by Lauren Gunderson, directed by Mona Wood-Patterson, and “The…

June 4, 2024